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Nigerian based abroad, please share your experience with racist or when you are being discriminated because of your color.



Note: This is not an Anti Japa thread.

CandidAdmin:
Nigerian based abroad, please share your experience with racist or when you are being discriminated because of your color.

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Mynd44

Note: This is not an Anti Japa thread.

been here four years. Never experienced such

Food for thought - Germans see you as Halmitic race from europe settlers.
Italians see you as illegal immigrants.
North Americans see you as non-human apes.
Japan see Africa as continent in need of help. So as China.
China see you as black faces with bad luck.
US see you as primitive and full of disease. They also see Africa as a jungle full of wild animals.
Australians see you as primitive.
Koreans see you as people without water and basic amenities as depicted in the movie shooting stars.
Some people see Africans as fraudsters especially Nigerians. Also see Africa one poor country.

Stereotyper of Africa gotten from wikipedia.

I just talk say make I remind you ni ooo.

akube34:
been here four years. Never experienced such

Which country? Are you saying you've never experienced anything close to that?

WOW!!!

3 years in uk. 3 years plus in Canada. No experience of such. Una no dey tire for negativity

Abeg make nobody quote me. Comment your own face front 😆. I’m above 6ft with long hands i dey wait for racist o. If them no go collect

ednut1:
3 years in uk. 3 years plus in Canada. No experience of such. Una no dey tire for negativity

Like I said, this is not an anti japa thread.
I just love reading people's experience with things. That all.

CandidAdmin:
Food for thought - Germans see you as Halmitic race from europe settlers.
Italians see you as illegal immigrants.
North Americans see you as non-human apes.
Japan see Africa as continent in need of help. So as China.
China see you as black faces with bad luck.
US see you as primitive and full of disease. They also see Africa as a jungle full of wild animals.
Australians see you as primitive.
Koreans see you as people without water and basic amenities as depicted in the movie shooting stars.
Some people see Africans as fraudsters especially Nigerians. Also see Africa one poor country.

Stereotyper of Africa gotten from wikipedia.

I just talk say make I remind you ni ooo. No pun intended.

Then stay Nigeria and If you don already they abroad they talk this one , them go deport you Aje

CandidAdmin:
Which country? Are you saying you've never experienced anything close to that?

WOW!!!

canada

Makamatic:
Then stay Nigeria and If you don already they abroad they talk this one , them go deport you Aje

I no fi talk am na

While tribalism is catwalking in the open air in Nigeria.

CandidAdmin:
Hello tensa, how's chile?
Also, I don't think you should single out a tribe. Copy the poster above you.

Fucking amazing country. Exceeded all the expectations I had for it to be honest and I am a man of low expectations

tensazangetsu20:
Fucking amazing country. Exceeded all the expectations I had for it to be honest and I am a man of low expectations

Glad to hear that. Wish you success

A significant number of Japanese will not sit beside a foreigner who is non-East Asian except the train is full. When I went for an interview for my first part-time job, I used a narrow path which led to the train station, so I reduced time. More like short-cut in Nigerian parlance. At the point of entering it, one Japanese woman also entered. Few seconds later, she dey begin dey waka very fast while looking back. At one point, I wanted to say in Japanese that I am harmless, but my instincts kicked in, "don't say anything". Few seconds after that, she begin dey run o. Meanwhile, wetin dey my mind na how to arrive at the train station on time, so I reach the interview venue.

Other than that, nothing else. The Emperor hasn't threatened to push me into the Sea of Japan.

CandidAdmin:
Food for thought - Germans see you as Halmitic race from europe settlers.
Italians see you as illegal immigrants.
North Americans see you as non-human apes.
Japan see Africa as continent in need of help. So as China.
China see you as black faces with bad luck.
US see you as primitive and full of disease. They also see Africa as a jungle full of wild animals.
Australians see you as primitive.
Koreans see you as people without water and basic amenities as depicted in the movie shooting stars.
Some people see Africans as fraudsters especially Nigerians. Also see Africa one poor country.

Stereotyper of Africa gotten from wikipedia.

I just talk say make I remind you ni ooo. No pun intended.

Then, you use it to your advantage. Those people have money to throw around. So you, as the African, would have many opportunities since they want to be seen as "lovers of diversity", "helping other people", etc. People wey dey look for allies sef. Present yourself as an educated person, understand the language and culture, and grab the opportunities they offer. Since they know/have related with few black people, when they come across cool-headed black folks, they want to associate. Your interest is the economic opportunities which come with such an association. Remember, you don't have competition as in the West, where black people full everywhere.

Economics over emotions.

Gerrard59:
A significant number of Japanese will not sit beside a foreigner who is non-East Asian except the train is full. When I went for an interview for my first part-time job, I used a narrow path which led to the train station, so I reduced time. More like short-cut in Nigerian parlance. At the point of entering it, one Japanese woman also entered. Few seconds later, she dey begin dey waka very fast while looking back. At one point, I wanted to say in Japanese that I am harmless, but my instincts kicked in, "don't say anything". Few seconds after that, she begin dey run o. Meanwhile, wetin dey my mind na how to arrive at the train station on time, so I reach the interview venue.

Other than that, nothing else. The Emperor hasn't threatened to push me into the Sea of Japan.

The woman's experence with blacks must have been horribl or maybe she's just following stereotype.

Nigerians abroad rarely share this experience. Media exaggerates a lot.

Gerrard59:
A significant number of Japanese will not sit beside a foreigner who is non-East Asian except the train is full. When I went for an interview for my first part-time job, I used a narrow path which led to the train station, so I reduced time. More like short-cut in Nigerian parlance. At the point of entering it, one Japanese woman also entered. Few seconds later, she dey begin dey waka very fast while looking back. At one point, I wanted to say in Japanese that I am harmless, but my instincts kicked in, "don't say anything". Few seconds after that, she begin dey run o. Meanwhile, wetin dey my mind na how to arrive at the train station on time, so I reach the interview venue.

Other than that, nothing else. The Emperor hasn't threatened to push me into the Sea of Japan.

I'm curious tho, do these people have a genuine reason to be scared of backs. Aside the stereotype, have black people been harming or robbing these guys?

Karleb:
I'm curious tho, do these people have a genuine reason to be scared of backs. Aside the stereotype, have black people been harming or robbing these guys?

Yeah. In Chile blacks have a bad reputation as the first set of blacks to come here were from Haiti. Unless you tell them when you meet a Chilean as a black man they assume you are from Haiti and those who speak a little bit of french will try to speak french to you. Haitians have a very bad reputation here so it's best to let them know immediately they see you that you aren't from Haiti if not

Karleb:
I'm curious tho, do these people have a genuine reason to be scared of backs. Aside the stereotype, have black people been harming or robbing these guys?

The majority will be stereotyped judging from videos they watch about Africa, Haiti and negative actions by African Americans. However, there exists a significant proportion that like black people. This time, based on the positive actions and culture of African Americans, coupled with African American soldiers stationed in America's military bases throughout the country. African Americans are accorded a higher level of respect than black Africans.

CandidAdmin:
The woman's experence with blacks must have been horribl or maybe she's just following stereotype.

That one is her business. Sometimes, our people no dey try, especially black Africans. Few months ago, there was damage to sculptures in a shrine in Kobe by a Gambian. Now, if a random black person goes to that area, s/he would be viewed with suspicion and hatred because of the act perpetrated by "one of us". Which is why the first question you get as a black person is: where are you from? It is a common question non-East Asians get, but as a black person, it is to know how to judge the person. Follow-up questions can then chart the discourse. If you go to a top school or work in a reputable firm, the narrative changes regardless of one's nationality.

Oya lets have it

Nigerians have very bad reputation in most countries.... hence, most Nigerians experience that subtle side glare of distrust at first, but it's usually not a big deal.

There seems to be a deliberate plan to stop the youth from japa through nairaland propaganda

Make the Money forget racism. Even Nigeria tribalism worst than racism. Be wise, don't let anyone deceive you not to Japa. See the thread of a former gov of Anambra state walking with his dog on a clean environment.
https://www.nairaland.com/7847811/willie-obiano-walking-dog-usa#125917586

Racism any Nigerian faces abroad is not as bad or frequent as the tribalism they will (or do) face in Nigeria.

We are the dumbest race in the world, so people being racist against us is inevitable.

Abeg my country first before one yeye country wey go dey look me as a subhuman being.